Benzyl benzoate CAS 120-51-4 is a colorless or pale yellow viscous transparent liquid. In temperature conditions of 17 degrees centigrade or lower, it will be solidified into white solid. Benzyl benzoate of high-purity has slight fragrance. Benzyl benzoate is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. Benzyl benzoate is a hightemperature solvent, is the only solvent of Musk. Benzyl benzoate has applications to pharmacy and perfume industry just because of its characters of low volatilization and relative stability.
Specification
Item | BP2000 | Perfumery Grade |
Appearance | yellow transparent liquid | colorless transparent liquid |
Fragrance | -- | light scent of flower |
Purity, % | ≥99.0 | ≥99.90 |
Acidity(ml,0.1N NaOH 2.0g) | ≤0.2 | ≤0.2 |
Specific Gravity20℃,kg/ m3 | 1118—1122 | 1118—1122 |
Refractive Index(nD20) | 1.568—1.570 | 1.568—1.570 |
Freezing Point (℃) | ≥17.0 | ≥17.0 |
Moisture (%) | ≤0.3 | ≤0.2 |
Sulphate Ash (%) | ≤0.1 | ≤0.2 |
Application
1) Benzyl benzoate is mainly used in the area of textile auxiliary, fragrance and flavor, pharmacy, plasticizer etc.
2) For its good performance of plasticity, solvent, safety and environmental protection, benzyl benzoate has been widely used into synthesis of lead agent, leveling agent, repair agent etc.
Packing
225kg per iron drum,80drum per 20''container;
25kg/plastic drum.
Storage
Stored in a cool and well-ventilated warehouse.